Physician Assistant (PA) – Surgical First Assistant

Taphealthcare • Geneva, NY

10h • Onsite

About The Position

UR Medicine Finger Lakes Health in Geneva, New York, is seeking a skilled and experienced Physician Assistant to join its surgical services team as a Surgical First Assistant. The role combines direct patient care with hands-on surgical assistance throughout the perioperative process. The Surgical First Assistant works closely with surgeons, anesthesiology professionals, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support safe, efficient procedures and continuity of care. Responsibilities span preoperative evaluations, intraoperative assistance, and postoperative patient management in a fast-paced operating room environment.

The ideal candidate is a New York State-licensed PA with a doctorate, NCCPA certification, valid DEA registration, and at least two years of professional clinical experience. Candidates with surgical first-assist or hospital surgical-services experience are particularly well aligned. Compensation is $115,000–$135,000 annually, determined by experience, expertise, qualifications, certifications, and alignment with the position. Tap Healthcare Solutions provides support throughout the hiring process.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree (minimum education requirement).
• Minimum of 2 years of professional clinical experience.
• Current, active New York State Physician Assistant license.
• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and patient evaluation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with surgeons, physicians, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a Surgical Physician Assistant or Surgical First Assistant.
• Experience assisting surgeons during operative procedures.
• Familiarity with surgical instrumentation, sterile technique, and operating room protocols.
• Experience performing preoperative assessments and supporting postoperative care.
• Strong understanding of surgical anatomy, wound management, and perioperative patient care.
• Experience in an acute-care hospital or multidisciplinary surgical services environment.
• Ability to anticipate surgical team needs and respond effectively during complex procedures.
• Experience coordinating patient care across surgical and clinical departments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to preoperative patient evaluations.
• Provide hands-on assistance to surgeons during operative procedures.
• Support postoperative patient management and continuity of care.
• Collaborate with surgeons, anesthesiology professionals, nursing staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Support safe and efficient surgical procedures and positive clinical outcomes.
• Coordinate patient care across surgical and clinical departments.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree